Decimated 1Munti survived Manila in a grueling overtime battle before limping its way to an 87-81 victory in PSL President’s Cup at the Caloocan Sports Complex recently.
Harold Arboleda posted a triple-double performance while Ryusei Koga came through with a clutch three-point basket in overtime as 1Munti picked up its 11th win in 18 games to stay at the eighth spot of the team standings.
In ending its elimination round campaign with a victory, 1Munti guaranteed itself of a twice-to-beat advantage going to the playoffs.
“Kailangang Manalo, tsaka puso na rin, bahala na si Batman,” said Arboleda. ““Hindi namin iniisip na makaka-twice-to-beat kami. Pero importante itong panalo kasi galing kami sa talo.”
Arboleda finished with 16 points, 17 rebounds and 15 assists.
Koga, on the other hand, scattered 20 points, none more important than his three-point basket that beat the shot clock in the last 25 seconds of the extra period.
“Gustung-gusto naming manalo para makuha yung twice-to-beat,” said Koga. “Willing talaga kaming manalo.”
